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... of the box, and being there to set up and operate right out of your notebook was shipped in the box your error messages. This will help us : ❂ product model name and number, and serial number You can find this information on the Customer Care label located on parts and labor ❂ technical support through our website, email, and telephone...
... of the box, and being there to set up and operate right out of your notebook was shipped in the box your error messages. This will help us : ❂ product model name and number, and serial number You can find this information on the Customer Care label located on parts and labor ❂ technical support through our website, email, and telephone...
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... distance charges.) In the United Kingdom, our telephone help desk is included in the software preloaded on your location, your notebook and how to use and care. The provided quick setup poster includes all of the steps you learn about your notebook. This user's guide provides detailed information about your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to...
... distance charges.) In the United Kingdom, our telephone help desk is included in the software preloaded on your location, your notebook and how to use and care. The provided quick setup poster includes all of the steps you learn about your notebook. This user's guide provides detailed information about your notebook and basic instructions for its companion poster to help you need to...
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... as cellular phones and external speakers. Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for proper airflow and cooling of your notebook. Never touch uninsulated modem/telephone wires or terminals unless the modem/telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 9 Do not use household chemicals to clean your notebook. Use only Number 26 AWG or...
... as cellular phones and external speakers. Never install modem/telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jacks are specifically designed for proper airflow and cooling of your notebook. Never touch uninsulated modem/telephone wires or terminals unless the modem/telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. 9 Do not use household chemicals to clean your notebook. Use only Number 26 AWG or...
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... using the power button 26 changing power button settings 26 using the touchpad 27 clicking 27 scrolling 28 tapping 28 changing touchpad settings 28 using the keyboard 29 special function keys 29 numeric keypad 31 using quick action buttons 32 interpreting status lights 33 using the display 34 cleaning the display 34 adjusting the brightness 34 adjusting the resolution 35 enabling TV output 35 using CDs and DVDs 37 caring for and handling discs 38 listening to audio CDs 39 viewing DVDs 40 creating...
... using the power button 26 changing power button settings 26 using the touchpad 27 clicking 27 scrolling 28 tapping 28 changing touchpad settings 28 using the keyboard 29 special function keys 29 numeric keypad 31 using quick action buttons 32 interpreting status lights 33 using the display 34 cleaning the display 34 adjusting the brightness 34 adjusting the resolution 35 enabling TV output 35 using CDs and DVDs 37 caring for and handling discs 38 listening to audio CDs 39 viewing DVDs 40 creating...
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... 79 notebook specifications 80 12 getting started battery 47 charging your battery 48 initial charge 48 subsequent charges 48 managing your battery consumption 49 monitoring the battery charge 49 changing your power-related settings 51 recalibrating your battery 53 disposing of your battery 54 upgrades and replacements 55 battery 56 memory 58 hard drive assembly 61 system restore 63 troubleshooting 65 battery and power 66 keyboard and touchpad 67 display brightness and resolution 69 sound and volume 70 CDs and DVDs 70 printer 71 error messages...
... 79 notebook specifications 80 12 getting started battery 47 charging your battery 48 initial charge 48 subsequent charges 48 managing your battery consumption 49 monitoring the battery charge 49 changing your power-related settings 51 recalibrating your battery 53 disposing of your battery 54 upgrades and replacements 55 battery 56 memory 58 hard drive assembly 61 system restore 63 troubleshooting 65 battery and power 66 keyboard and touchpad 67 display brightness and resolution 69 sound and volume 70 CDs and DVDs 70 printer 71 error messages...
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... notebook." A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up, indicating that were shipped with your notebook right-side up and connect the AC power adapter to the notebook and a wall outlet. Turn your notebook. getting started 2. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to 3 hours. 14 When the battery status light goes...
... notebook." A yellow status light on the front-center of your notebook will light up, indicating that were shipped with your notebook right-side up and connect the AC power adapter to the notebook and a wall outlet. Turn your notebook. getting started 2. For more information about status lights, see chapter 3, "using your notebook for the first time, leave the AC adapter connected to 3 hours. 14 When the battery status light goes...
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... power button works through your Windows Control Panel. When you next power on the keyboard. 26 The power button settings are reopened, so your desktop looks like when you turn off your computer using Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. The system closes all open when you turned off your notebook are located on , press the power button to turn it off. In this mode, your settings, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. getting started using the power button Your power button has three uses...
... power button works through your Windows Control Panel. When you next power on the keyboard. 26 The power button settings are reopened, so your desktop looks like when you turn off your computer using Start > Turn Off Computer > Turn Off. The system closes all open when you turned off your notebook are located on , press the power button to turn it off. In this mode, your settings, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options. getting started using the power button Your power button has three uses...
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... the scroll zone to roll the display up or down. getting started scrolling In some applications, you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. 28 Next, you can drag your notebook. tapping A unique feature of the left -handed user), you will need to recognize taps on the touchpad area as changing the settings for a left click button.
... the scroll zone to roll the display up or down. getting started scrolling In some applications, you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. 28 Next, you can drag your notebook. tapping A unique feature of the left -handed user), you will need to recognize taps on the touchpad area as changing the settings for a left click button.
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... or access its online help. special function keys Many of the function keys across the top of the special function keys. 29 For the definitions of standard function keys, see the documentation that came with these keyboard features by reading the following page for definitions of the keyboard have different meanings in different applications. To use set by your eMachines notebook and can be used to eMachines notebooks...
... or access its online help. special function keys Many of the function keys across the top of the special function keys. 29 For the definitions of standard function keys, see the documentation that came with these keyboard features by reading the following page for definitions of the keyboard have different meanings in different applications. To use set by your eMachines notebook and can be used to eMachines notebooks...
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interpreting status lights using your notebook 1 AC power on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected 2 caps lock on: caps lock on off: not activated 3 num lock on: num lock on off: not activated 4 CD/DVD activity blinking: CD/DVD drive is active off: no CD/DVD activity 5 hard drive activity blinking: hard drive is active off: no hard drive activity 6 battery charge blinking: battery has a low charge on: charging off: battery is charged 7 notebook power blinking: notebook is "sleeping" on: notebook is on off: notebook is powered off 33
interpreting status lights using your notebook 1 AC power on: AC power is connected off: AC power is not connected 2 caps lock on: caps lock on off: not activated 3 num lock on: num lock on off: not activated 4 CD/DVD activity blinking: CD/DVD drive is active off: no CD/DVD activity 5 hard drive activity blinking: hard drive is active off: no hard drive activity 6 battery charge blinking: battery has a low charge on: charging off: battery is charged 7 notebook power blinking: notebook is "sleeping" on: notebook is on off: notebook is powered off 33
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... setting and other end of the notebook display. If you use an external TV or monitor instead of the cable to support the external image. To enable TV output: 1. Connect the other display-related options are located on your display. Your image on the internal wide screen by default will auto-adjust to an optimum resolution to the video input port on the back of your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display...
... setting and other end of the notebook display. If you use an external TV or monitor instead of the cable to support the external image. To enable TV output: 1. Connect the other display-related options are located on your display. Your image on the internal wide screen by default will auto-adjust to an optimum resolution to the video input port on the back of your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Appearance and Themes > Display...
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... the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using it 's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from an AC power source. Be aware that your notebook always has the power necessary to continue operating when you are away from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge...
... the display when you will automatically enter Hibernate mode. battery managing your battery consumption Battery operating time depends on the software applications you are using it 's not in use ❂ play your favorite music from an AC power source. Be aware that your notebook always has the power necessary to continue operating when you are away from the hard drive instead of the CD monitoring the battery charge Closely monitor your battery charge...
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.../Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Management ❂ Max Battery alarms Low-battery warning messages can be visual messages or audible sounds. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 52 power schemes A power scheme is a group of your power button to "Hibernate," when you enable Hibernation and also set the turn off your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window...
.../Laptop (default) ❂ Presentation ❂ Always On ❂ Minimal Power Management ❂ Max Battery alarms Low-battery warning messages can be visual messages or audible sounds. advanced Advanced options include settings for more information. 52 power schemes A power scheme is a group of your power button to "Hibernate," when you enable Hibernation and also set the turn off your notebook, the system enters a Hibernation mode. See "using the power button" in the Power Options Properties window...
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... system components, use appropriate precautions, including turning off all system power, unplugging all cables, and touching a bare metal surface on the notebook (such as electrostatic discharge. All user-replaceable components are sensitive to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly The components inside your notebook are accessed from the bottom of the notebook. 1 battery 2 memory 3 hard drive 55 5 upgrades and replacements Read this chapter when you need to static...
... system components, use appropriate precautions, including turning off all system power, unplugging all cables, and touching a bare metal surface on the notebook (such as electrostatic discharge. All user-replaceable components are sensitive to upgrade or replace your: ❂ battery ❂ memory ❂ hard drive assembly The components inside your notebook are accessed from the bottom of the notebook. 1 battery 2 memory 3 hard drive 55 5 upgrades and replacements Read this chapter when you need to static...
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..., and network cables. 2. For instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. See the illustration at the beginning of this section, follow industry-standard practices for preventing electrostatic discharge. Power off your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter for the location of the procedures in this component. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module...
..., and network cables. 2. For instructions on a stable work surface. Remove the memory compartment cover screw and cover. See the illustration at the beginning of this section, follow industry-standard practices for preventing electrostatic discharge. Power off your notebook upside down on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this chapter for the location of the procedures in this component. getting started memory To remove and install a memory module...
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... a stable work surface. For instructions on it. upgrades and replacements hard drive assembly Your notebook includes one high-capacity, industry-standard, 9.5-mm IDE hard disk drive. A new hard drive has no data or software preloaded on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this hard drive. Then, you must perform a system restore. Power off your new hard drive. To prevent damage to the new hard drive. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. All eMachines replacement drives are...
... a stable work surface. For instructions on it. upgrades and replacements hard drive assembly Your notebook includes one high-capacity, industry-standard, 9.5-mm IDE hard disk drive. A new hard drive has no data or software preloaded on removing an installed battery pack, see the "battery " section in this hard drive. Then, you must perform a system restore. Power off your new hard drive. To prevent damage to the new hard drive. Disconnect all cables, including the AC power adapter, modem, and network cables. 2. All eMachines replacement drives are...
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... a battery charge does not last as long as I think it was installed correctly. ❂ If you recently replaced or upgraded the memory, make sure you used the right type of the cable connections to AC power, check all cables, reconnect them, and try : ❂ Press the Power button on . If your notebook still won 't turn on your notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when you installed the right module for instructions...
... a battery charge does not last as long as I think it was installed correctly. ❂ If you recently replaced or upgraded the memory, make sure you used the right type of the cable connections to AC power, check all cables, reconnect them, and try : ❂ Press the Power button on . If your notebook still won 't turn on your notebook. ❂ If the battery-related status light blinks quickly when you installed the right module for instructions...
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... able to the keyboard or the touchpad. Press Fn + keypad. troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to select PalmCheck and adjust the setting, then click OK. Then, restart your hands on Device Settings and select Settings. Then you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the...
... able to the keyboard or the touchpad. Press Fn + keypad. troubleshooting keyboard and touchpad Q My notebook is not responding to select PalmCheck and adjust the setting, then click OK. Then, restart your hands on Device Settings and select Settings. Then you will highlight Tapping and check the Enable Tapping box in the properties window. You can change the touchpad sensitivity settings through the control panel by increasing the...
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... printer driver installed for your notebook. For more information about installing the printer driver, refer to a printer, but it's not working. troubleshooting printer Q My notebook is being used by the open only the programs that came with your notebook. 71 A Your system resources are low, and all programs, and restart your printer model. A Try the following: ❂ Make sure that the printer power cable is...
... printer driver installed for your notebook. For more information about installing the printer driver, refer to a printer, but it's not working. troubleshooting printer Q My notebook is being used by the open only the programs that came with your notebook. 71 A Your system resources are low, and all programs, and restart your printer model. A Try the following: ❂ Make sure that the printer power cable is...
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...code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is modified in only the following functions: ❂ storage of telephone numbers for connection to U.K. / private speech-band services. appendix This modem is approved for use... in any material way not authorized by BABT or if it then ceases to conform to , external software that...
...code ❂ initial proceed indication detection ❂ automatic calling / automatic answering ❂ tone detection ❂ loud-speaking facility This modem is modified in only the following functions: ❂ storage of telephone numbers for connection to U.K. / private speech-band services. appendix This modem is approved for use... in any material way not authorized by BABT or if it then ceases to conform to , external software that...